Lancashire

Construction underway for one of the world’s largest pet food factories

Construction is underway at GA Pet Food Partners in Lancashire as part of a £34m expansion plan that will make it one of the largest pet food factories in the world. The plans are to take ten years to complete and will see a production increase from 140,000 tonnes per…

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Mattress retailer donates £1,200 in pet beds to Yorkshire Cat Rescue

Leeds-based mattress retailer OTTY has donated 15 of its pet beds totalling £1,200 to some of Yorkshire’s vulnerable and abandoned cats at regional pet charity, Yorkshire Cat Rescue. OTTY’s pet beds will be used to help Yorkshire’s furry feline friends to recover and recuperate at the charity’s purpose-built centre in…

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Pets Choice announce rise in sales

The latest accounts for the Lancashire company, which show results in the 12 months leading up to 31 December 2017, show a significant rise in sales as it sees pre-tax profits rise from £1.8 to £1.99m. Turnover was up by 18 percent according to earlier year on year figures from…

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Exotic animals stolen from pet shop

Exotic animals, stock and a charity collection were all stolen from a Lancashire based pet shop. A.J. Exotics & Pet Supplies was broken into between 6pm on Wednesday (December 13) and 9.30am on Thursday. Animals including tortoises, snakes and other reptiles, such as a crested gecko were all taken in the…

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Vet tells dog owners ‘not to panic’ following Alabama Rot case

A vet has warned dog owners to be vigilant and not to panic after a deadly case of Alabama Rot was confirmed in Cheshire. Dr Ian Hopkins, principal vet for Willows Veterinary Group, cared for the dog with his team at the group’s main veterinary hospital in Hartford, near Northwich,…

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Former BVA president joins Agria as Vet Panel Lead

Agria Pet Insurance has announced that Robin Hargreaves, former British Veterinary Association (BVA) president, is joining the team as Vet Panel Lead. This advisory role will see Robin supporting the specialist pet insurer from a veterinary perspective on many aspects of their business strategy and product portfolio, while building on…

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Pet company awarded royal accolade

A Lancashire-based pet company has been handed a coveted award for worldwide expansion and export growth. On Wednesday CEO of Pets Choice, Tony Raeburn, was on hand to receive the accolade from the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth. Lord Shuttleworth was treated to a tour of the Pets Choice premises…

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Pets Choice continues expansion with state-of-the-art new factory

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has been granted planning permission for a new manufacturing site close to its Head Office facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Construction of the 65,000sq.ft well equipped factory commenced in September. It will include significant investment in automation and improvements in processes, with the planned site being…

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Group55 moves to new £2m facility

In response to continued business growth and future demand for both in-house and private label offerings; Group55 has moved to a new £2m facility in Chorley, Lancashire. The 22, 000 sq. ft. building houses the very latest equipment to maintain the company’s position in the animal care sector. The facility…

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Pet shop worker ‘misread the signals’ and exposed himself

A pet shop worker who exposed himself outside his store to a shocked witness has been fined. Paul Brown, who runs Hoof and Paws near Bamber Bridge, admits to exposing himself outside the business unit, reports Lancashire Post. He told police he ‘misread the signals’ from the woman. Prosecuting, Pam Ward…

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